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The 2026 US National Defense Strategy (NDS) designates South Korea as the 'primary' lead for North Korean deterrence, marking a shift toward limited U.S. support.
The new US defense strategy omits the goal of North Korean denuclearization, signaling a pivot to containment. Explore the implications for the ROK-US alliance and Hyunmoo-5 deployment.
As of 2026, the China drone supply chain has become the strategic backbone for both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, controlling up to 90% of the market.
Analyzing the collapse of the global rules-based order in 2026. From the UNRWA controversy to Trump's Greenland tariffs, explore the risks facing multilateralism.
Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council defies U.S. warnings, planning to remove PM Fils-Aime by 2026. Discover the geopolitical impact and Trump's aggressive policy.
President Trump is aggressively pursuing rare earth mining in Greenland while deploying a naval armada to Iran, signaling a major shift in U.S. global resource and military strategy.
The Trump administration's latest boat strike in January 2026 leaves two dead in the Eastern Pacific. Explore the legal controversies and rising death toll in the narco-war.
The Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Thailand, in January 2026. This policy targets legal migration routes citing welfare concerns.
TikTok avoids a US ban through the newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture. Explore the 2026 ownership structure involving Silver Lake, Oracle, and MGX.
On Jan 23, 2026, Minnesota launched a general strike to protest the Trump administration's immigration surge. Businesses closed and protests erupted despite freezing weather.
Explore the tightening of foreign real estate investment regulation in 2026. A look at how South Korea and Australia are balancing housing affordability and global capital.
Explore the landscape of Central Asia illiberal peace in 2026. Analysis of border resolutions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and the role of Russia and China in regional stability.
